Apis mellifera, the western honeybee, plays a crucial role in pollination and honey production. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding bee biology, behavior, and factors affecting bee health. 10.1038/nature05260 (Oct 26, 2006)
Genomic interest areas: Food production
Torafugu
Takifugu rubripes, the Japanese pufferfish, is a model organism in genetics and genomics research. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding vertebrate evolution, comparative genomics, and human disease modeling. 10.1126/science.1072104 (Aug 23, 2002)
Sheep
Ovis aries, the domestic sheep, is an essential livestock species providing wool, meat, and milk. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding sheep genetics, wool production, and traits related to adaptation. 10.1126/science.1252806 (Jun 6, 2014)
Cattle
Bos taurus, commonly known as cattle or cows, has been domesticated for thousands of years. Its genome sequencing contributes to improving livestock breeding and understanding of animal genetics. 10.1186/gb-2009-10-4-r42 (Apr 24, 2009)
Pineapple
Ananas comosus, the pineapple, is a tropical fruit known for its sweet and tangy flavor. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding pineapple genetics, evolution, and traits related to fruit quality. http://10.1038/ng.3435 (Nov 2, 2015)